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A Song for 2016

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Oh, the world is full of anger, That ain’t nothing new. It’s why I cold-brew coffee, To get a smoother brew! Those islands of cool reason Feel far between and few. That’s why I learned to swim; Trusting neither boat … Continue reading →

Writers and their Cats: Pangur Bán

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I came across this old poem in the Book of Kells exhibition in Trinity College, Dublin. Written in the 9th century by an Irish monk while he was in St. Gallen, Switzerland, it shows the relationship between writers and their … Continue reading →